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March 27, 1991 · Cessna 207 · N9968M
Saint Marys, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Saint Marys, AK
Aircraft
Cessna 207
Tail Number
N9968M
Operator
Markair Express
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91LA038
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A VFR FLIGHT AT 500 FEET AGL IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. A TURN WAS INITIATED TO REVERSE COURSE BACK TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS (WHITEOUT), AND SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN VFR FLIGHT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHILE MANEUVERING ON A VFR FLIGHT PLAN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PIC'S FAILURE TO EVALUATE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT EXISTED.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT WAS CONDUCTING A VFR FLIGHT AT 500 FEET AGL IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. A TURN WAS INITIATED TO REVERSE COURSE BACK TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT WHEN THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS (WHITEOUT), AND SUBSEQUENTLY COLLIDED WITH THE TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 AKST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 207
Tail NumberN9968M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMarkair Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats7
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility1 sm
Ceiling400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO